2019 Bulgaria Open (World Tour)

NextLevel · Aug 16, 2019

That German National Team practice session is over. Now Harimoto gets to play another lefty with a vicious forehand and a slightly more spinny backhand.

zeio · Aug 16, 2019

NextLevel said:
Is Filus really a defender? What is the point in being a defender if you can't even bring back the first attack consistently?

Reminds me of Mikhailova.

langel · Aug 16, 2019

zeio said:
How bad is the flu in Bulgaria right now?

Well, unfortunately its located in the area of the Open.
Though its usually called "summer flu" its not a flu, as its caused by a bacteria, not a virus. Usually its a 3 days problem.
As tourists and travellers are more sensitive, its usually called "travellers' diarrhea".

Very unpleasant coincidence for the Open.

zeio · Aug 16, 2019

langel said:
Well, unfortunately its located in the area of the Open.
Though its usually called "summer flu" its not a flu, as its caused by a bacteria, not a virus. Usually its a 3 days problem.
As tourists and travellers are more sensitive, its usually called "travellers' diarrhea".

Very unpleasant coincidence for the Open.

Reminds me of the WTTC 1987 in New Delhi.

zeio · Aug 16, 2019

Leading 3-2, Harimoto called an interesting TO at 4:3, after CCA's let serve, to the surprise of Kurashima.

Okay, it worked.

NextLevel · Aug 16, 2019

zeio said:
Leading 3-2, Harimoto called an interesting TO at 3:4, after CCA's let serve, to the surprise of Kurashima.

Okay, it worked.

I didn't watch the prior point because of bandwidth issues at the time but I guess it was probably just something he needed to address immediately.

Takkyu_wa_inochi · Aug 16, 2019

I didn't see much of the match, but i really have the impression that Tomo's FH got much more powerful than just a few tournaments ago

zeio · Aug 16, 2019

Takkyu_wa_inochi said:
I didn't see much of the match, but i really have the impression that Tomo's FH got much more powerful than just a few tournaments ago

His 3rd ball kill still has a lot of room to improve as his step-around footwork is still...meh, but for counterlooping, he played several legit ones with power and placement against ZLF and CCA.

NextLevel · Aug 16, 2019

zeio said:
His 3rd ball kill still has a lot of room to improve as his step-around footwork is still...meh, but for counterlooping, he played several legit ones with power and placement against ZLF and CCA.

He is playing many more spin oriented forehands. Much better overall approach to the ball. On one serve return (3-7 in game 6), he went for his old forehand, missed long and was annoyed. Kurashima had to calm him down. He needs to forget that forehand.

Even on third ball he hit one down the line forehand off a bad pivot that was impressive. The upper body strength is coming.

Sali · Aug 16, 2019

It is a pity that CCA didn't manage to defeat Harimoto, there was a Time in the big lead in game 4th that CCA looked he found the way to beat Harimoto.

JesperStef · Aug 16, 2019

All results from the Main Draw are now updated here:
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...n-(World-Tour)&p=285243&viewfull=1#post285243

Overview of the seeded players here in the title thread:
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...n-(World-Tour)&p=285241&viewfull=1#post285241

NextLevel · Aug 16, 2019

Looks like Lin Yun Ju has the whole Chinese Taipei team inspired for a chance at a medal next year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81rroyE6UP4

Takkyu_wa_inochi · Aug 16, 2019

great match from CCY ! I've not seen playing him like this for a while !

Loopadoop · Aug 17, 2019

Women's Singles R32

Mima Ito 4-1 Shin Yubin Korea age 15

Shin beat Mima 11-0 that one game

Roni · Aug 17, 2019

zeio said:
His 3rd ball kill still has a lot of room to improve as his step-around footwork is still...meh, but for counterlooping, he played several legit ones with power and placement against ZLF and CCA.

+1
3rd ball meh. but counter is much better.

zeio · Aug 17, 2019

NextLevel said:
Looks like Lin Yun Ju has the whole Chinese Taipei team inspired for a chance at a medal next year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81rroyE6UP4

The media has been all over him in Taiwan the past few weeks.

Nemo · Aug 17, 2019

Aaaaaand Hitomi Sato's immune system isn't strong enough either.
Another flu victim, it seems.

Takkyu_wa_inochi · Aug 17, 2019

WTF is happening ? they should quickly send the Red Cross quickly in Bulgaria

zeio · Aug 17, 2019

Ishikawa 10:7, 10:12 He Zhuojia.

Repeat after me:

She led in all those 3 games.

Janard · Aug 17, 2019

Zeio must be having a field day right now.

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